Thousands of years of crop domestication mean that fewer than a dozen flowering plant species now account for some 80 per cent of the world’s diet. Some scientists argue the global food crisis could be solved by re-opening seed banks to refresh crop gene pools and increase diversity. Read the full article on ABC Radio National Online. ... Read More >>

With his farm overlooking the Hawkesbury River in Sackville, former Longrain executive chef Martin Boetz is bringing regional growers together and harvesting his own produce on a multipurpose property. Read the full article on Broadsheet. ... Read More >>

The cooler months bring a bounty of quince, that golden yellow fruit typically served as a paste to accompany cheese platters. Artisanal preserve makers Hands Lane add it to chamomile blossoms for a wintry jam with a twist. Read the full article on ABC Organic Gardener. ... Read More >>

Restaurants focused entirely on sustainable seafood are few and far between, but there is a range of pointers to look out for when in search of an eco-friendly fish meal. Read the full article on FoodWise. ... Read More >>

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